Kanon
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
- Released
- 1999
- Developer
- Key
- Platforms
- 3 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 2 GB
What is Kanon?
A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 4 June 1999 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Key |
| Publisher | Not recorded |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Action Adventure |
| Languages | 3 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q682892, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Kanon received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
None declared
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 2 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Some nudity or sexual content
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
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Common questions about Kanon
What platforms is Kanon on?
Kanon is available on PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Steam Deck. It first released in 1999.
How much does Kanon cost?
$29.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Kanon?
98% of 478 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Kanon work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Kanon as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Kanon download?
2 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Kanon?
Kanon was developed by Key.